City

Tutwiler, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Tallahatchie County  ·  Mississippi

👥2,921Population
💰$35,441Median HH Income▼ 54% below avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$71,100Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
🎓28.1%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊10.3%Unemployment▲ 109% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.4% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 10.9%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 88.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 0.2%Race
White10.9%
Hispanic0.7%
Black88.1%
Asian0.1%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
29%
45–64
28%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty16.1% ▲ 61% above avg
College Grads28.1% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment10.3% ▲ 109% above avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.7%)
HS Graduate497 (29.7%)
Some College368 (22%)
Associates328 (19.6%)
Bachelors241 (14.4%)
Graduate Degree230 (13.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 29.7%Some College: 22%Associates: 19.6%Bachelors: 14.4%Graduate: 13.7%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad29.7%
Some College22.0%
Associates19.6%
Bachelors14.4%
Graduate13.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 45.5%Renter: 54.5%Tenure
Owner45.5%
Renter54.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
48%
$100k–$150k
9%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$35,441 ▼ 54% below avg
Median Home Value$71,100 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$920/mo
Total Housing Units1,150
Vacant Units166

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
42%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
0%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
61%
About Tutwiler, MS

Tutwiler is a city in Mississippi, located in Tallahatchie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,921 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Tutwiler is a lower-income community. The median household income of $35,441 is well below the national average. Approximately 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Tutwiler is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $71,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $920 per month.

The population of Tutwiler is moderately educated. 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Black (88.12%).

Tutwiler, MS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Mississippi.

ZIP Codes in Tutwiler
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38963 2,921 $35,441 $71,100 $920 10.3% 28.1% 45.5%